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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1141 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler today with a few showers/isolated storms, but then above
  normal temperatures again for Wednesday and Thursday. 

- Stormier weather pattern in the works, starting late Thursday
  and peaking next weekend, with accumulating snowfall in the
  mountains.
 
- Stronger storms possible northeast plains Thursday
  afternoon/evening.

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GRAND JUNCTION County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For GRAND JUNCTION County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1200pm MDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 77 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 68 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, partly sunny central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 17%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 22%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 77 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at MONARCH PASS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GRAND JUNCTION County
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal                                            

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky